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Saint Edward's University
Saint Edward's University says yes to 81.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $58,826 median earnings.
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Saint Edward's University sits in Austin proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $90,286 four years out. 42.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,493 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1235 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Saint Edward's University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Saint Edward's University received 5,611 applications and admitted 4,696 (83.7%), with 659 enrolling.
You can apply to Saint Edward's University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1030 and 1235; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 595 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Saint Edward's University compares
| Saint Edward's University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.4% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,384 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,826 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Saint Edward's University: $58,826 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $51,384 regardless of where you're from. At Saint Edward's University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,493 undergrads, Saint Edward's University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
62.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 37% don't — ask a Saint Edward's University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Saint Edward's University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,286 |
| Computer Science | $87,890 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,957 |
| Marketing | $80,562 |
| International Business | $74,059 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,706 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,986 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,504 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,741 |
| Biology, General | $60,546 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,818 |
| Social Work | $56,637 |
| Criminology | $56,224 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,558 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $54,297 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $53,473 |
| Psychology, General | $53,373 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $53,151 |
| Security Science and Technology | $51,977 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $50,936 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $48,050 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $47,974 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $44,134 |
Median earnings for these 23 Saint Edward's University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,826 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Saint Edward's University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Saint Edward's University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1235 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Saint Edward's University's acceptance rate?
83.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,696 admitted from 5,611 applicants.
How much does Saint Edward's University cost?
At Saint Edward's University, published tuition is $51,384 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Saint Edward's University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Saint Edward's University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,826 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Prairie View A & M University — 79.3% admitted
- Southern Methodist University — 63.3% admitted
- Southwestern Adventist University — 78.4% admitted
- University of North Texas — 72.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.